Answer
This is an official answer by QuranicNames.com Staff
Masuma, pronounced as (MU)st + (SOO)n + (MU)st, is an Arabic name that means innocent, protected, free from sins. It is the nickname of Fatima, daughter of Musa al-Kadhim, the 7th Shiite Imam. For this reason it is a common name among the Shiite, but not among Sunni/Mainstream Muslims. It is an indirect Quranic word. If you are Sunni I suggest that you do not use this name due to the Shiite connotations which could confuse many people into thinking that your child comes from a Shiite family.
Anonymous
Does it matter if the name has links to Shia? We’re all muslim? Name should take precedence! I know of names used by both sides common to their ‘own’ history! Please amend your comment above
Anonymous
Amendment – I know of names used by both sects NOT common to their ‘own’ history!
Anonymous
What kind of an answer is this for the name? It is a beautiful name. Your website should only be about meaning of names not using the names to create divisions between Muslims. If this is your intention it should be shut down.